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PN09 XYX

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,047 mi
Last recorded68,047 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN09 XYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 68,047 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 67,045 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 65,443 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 64,165 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 64,165 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 60,819 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 58,538 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 57,069 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 54,395 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 52,682 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,710 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 42,404 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 42,404 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 36,491 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 36,491 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 30,487 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 22,263 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 15,603 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 15,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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PN09 XYX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 57,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN09 XYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PN09 XYX registered?

PN09 XYX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 March 2009.

Is PN09 XYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN09 XYX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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